Stray Reflections

Stray Reflections

When asked “What is the goal of a writer?” author Anne Lamott responded, “To help others have this sense of wonder, of seeing things anew, things that can catch us off guard, that break in on our small, bordered worlds.”This is what Jawad Mian achieves with Stray Reflections, an intimate account of his journey through life and lessons learned along the way. He delivers distilled infusions of clarity and inspiration in short chapters for reading in quiet moments at home or at the office.In his own search for meaning, Jawad draws from such sources as Rumi, Emerson, Goethe, Buddha, Confucius, Seneca, and many others. To read Stray Reflections is to be immersed in the timeless wisdom of the great poets, saints, and philosophers. This book is an antidote to the great angst of modern life. Jawad Mian is the founder of Stray Reflections, a global macro research firm. He is devoted to the pursuit of truth--in life and in markets. As the great poet Allama Iqbal wrote in his private journal in 1910, "I wandered in pursuit of my own self; I was the traveler, and I am the destination." Jawad's writing is prized for its staunch independence, distinct poise, clarity of thought, and courage to push readers outside the manacles of conventional thinking. He lives in Dubai with his wife, Saniha, and daughters, Zaynab, Fatima, and Maryam.